JERUSALEM (AUGUST 6, 2017) (REUTERS – Israel plans to revoke the press credentials of Al-Jazeera TV journalists, close their Jerusalem bureau and pull the Qatar-based station’s broadcasts from local cable and satellite providers, Communications Minister Ayoub Kara said on Sunday (August 6). Continue reading
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Israel says Hamas trying to fool the world with new policy paper
JERUSALEM (MAY 1, 2017) (REUTERS) – The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will drop its long-standing call for Israel’s destruction as well as its association with the Muslim Brotherhood in a new policy document to be issued on Monday (May 1), Gulf Arab sources said.
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Israel approves hundreds of settlement homes in East Jerusalem
Israel, whose right-wing sees Trump as supportive of settlements, approves hundreds of housing units in three East Jerusalem settlements. PM Netanyahu says will speak with Trump on Sunday. Continue reading
Netanyahu tried to negotiate a good press in return for benefits-media
Israeli media says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to negotiate a deal for better coverage with Israel’s leading newspaper.
Smart glass taps into beer drinker’s data
A “smart” drinking glass embedded with a microchip gathers data on drinker preferences for beverage companies, with the customer offered perks and promotions in exchange.
Israeli anonymous text app raises alarms for parents, politicians
The anonymous text app Blindspot stirs public criticism and controversy in Israel.